Master of Economics (Coursework) (MEc(Crswk))
Master of Economics (Coursework) (MEc(Crswk))
Program Code
MECO
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2016
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Economics (Coursework) program is for students who wish to continue with their studies in advanced economics and to apply for research-based programs such as the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.
The Master of Economics (Coursework) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Economics (Coursework)
There shall be a Master of Economics (Coursework).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Economics (Coursework), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 9 units
- Elective courses to the value of 15 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research dissertation.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7086 Advanced Macroeconomics V 3 ECON 7087 Advanced Microeconomic Theory V 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7202 Advanced Econometrics V 3 ECON 7204 Econometrics IV 3 -
Research Dissertation
To satisfy the requirements for Research Dissertation students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7230 Economics Dissertation (12 units) 12
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7067 Economic Development IV 3 ECON 7100 International Finance IV 3 ECON 7102 International Trade IV 3 ECON 7115 Public Economics IV 3 ECON 7117 Reading Topics A 3 ECON 7118 Reading Topics B 3 ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV 3 ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV 3 ECON 7202 Advanced Econometrics V 3 ECON 7204 Econometrics IV 3 ECON 7223 Advanced Time Series Econometrics IV 3 ECON 7229 Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments IV 3 ECON 7109 Economics Minor Research Project 3